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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,980.36, 7,470.54 and 2,311.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,980.36, 7,470.54 and 2,311.68 is: 3,467.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,980.36 : 7,470.54 = 2,311.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,980.36/7,470.54 = 2,311.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,980.36x = 7,470.54 × 2,311.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,980.36x = 17,269,497.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,269,497.91/4,980.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.52

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